CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Jan 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Forbidden Rice Ramen with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium recalled
Lotus Foods is recalling Forbidden Rice Ramen with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium, distributed in California, New Hampshire, Texas. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1367-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67009
- Recalling firm
- Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA
- Brand
- Forbidden
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Nov 2013
- FDA classified
- 2 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 8 Jan 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Soup
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +48 days |
| 8 Jan 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.
Product as listed by the FDA
Forbidden RICE RAMEN with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium; made with organic rice Ready in 4 minutes; Net Wt.2.8 oz. (80 g) 1 Ramen per bag USDA Organic; Lotus Foods, Richmond, CA.
Where it was distributed
CA, NH, TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Customer complaint of mold on Lotus Foods Ramen.
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 07.31.2015 UPC# 7 08953 60101 4
Where was it sold?
CA, NH, TX
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 67009This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Organic Jade Pearl Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Organic Jade Pearl Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX | |
| CLASS II | Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX | |
| CLASS II | Jade Pearl Rice Ramen with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium recalledJade Pearl | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX | |
| CLASS II | Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium recalledMillet | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX | |
| CLASS II | Organic Forbidden Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX |
More recalls from Lotus Foods
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Forbidden Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Millet & Brown Rice Ramen with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium recalledMillet | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Jade Pearl Rice Ramen with miso soup Gluten Free/Reduced Sodium recalledJade Pearl | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Organic Jade Pearl Rice Ramen recalled by Lotus Foods | Lotus Foods | Mold | CA, NH, TX |
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